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H.E. Governor Holiday Visits Minister of Plenipotentiary Voges in The Hague.

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eholidayandmvoges12012012Great Bay (DCOMM):--- His Excellency Governor Eugene Holiday on Wednesday made a courtesy visit to the Sint Maarten House in The Hague where he met with the Minister Plenipotentiary Hon. Mathias Voges. The Governor was accompanied by his Chief of Staff of his Cabinet.
Port St. Maarten Group and Princess Juliana International Airport Strengthen Strategic Collaboration Through Joint Think Tank Session.

Port St. Maarten Group and Princess Juliana International Airport Strengthen Strategic Collaboration Through Joint Think Tank Session.

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POINTE BLANCHE:---  The Port St. Maarten Group (PSG) and Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) convened a high-level think tank session on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, aimed at strengthening collaboration between St. Maarten’s two primary gateways.
The session, led by PSG Chief Executive Officer Alexander Gumbs and PJIA Chief Executive Officer Michael Cleaver, focused on identifying joint opportunities to enhance the island’s long-term competitiveness, elevate the visitor experience, and maximize positive community imp...

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Court Rejects Detainee’s Objection, Upholds Minister’s Early Release Decision.

Court Rejects Detainee’s Objection, Upholds Minister’s Early Release Decision.

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PHILIPSBURG:--- On 12 December 2025, the Court of First Instance ruled in favor of the Minister of Justice, affirming the lawful and proper application of the early conditional release framework under the Criminal Code.
The ruling follows a case brought by a detainee who objected to the refusal of early conditional release, despite being included in an internal assessment related to the management of limited detention capacity.
In its judgment, the Court confirmed that detainees do not have an individual or enforceable right to early...

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National Payment Council Committed to Raising Awareness of Payment Options.

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WILLEMSTAD/PHILIPSBURG:--- The key outcome of the second meeting of the National Payment Council (NPC) in 2025 was the decision to jointly organize an information session for the business community on innovative payment options. This meeting took place on December 1 in Sint Maarten and on December 9 in Curaçao, at the Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten (CBCS). During the meeting, various other topics related to the payment system were discussed, including local payment card fees, payment fraud, and the further development of...

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Art as Rehabilitation: J&IS and Miss Lalie Center Host Sip and Paint Activities for Young Adult Inmates.

Art as Rehabilitation: J&IS and Miss Lalie Center Host Sip and Paint Activities for Young Adult Inmates.

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Judicial Institutional Services (J&IS) in partnership with the Miss Lalie Center (MLC), successfully hosted a “Sip and Paint” rehabilitation event on Monday, December 8, 2025. The initiative provided inmates with a constructive and creative outlet designed to promote emotional well-being and personal development.
The event was facilitated by J&IS Probation Officers Ivan Plantein, Samantha Phillips, and Shakainah Pompier, with support from MLC Pedagogic Worker A, Mr. Merkman, and the rest of the team, who ...

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Minister of Finance Improves Public Service Standards: Seating Installed at the Receiver’s Office.

Minister of Finance Improves Public Service Standards: Seating Installed at the Receiver’s Office.

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Honorable Minister of Finance, Ms. Marinka J. Gumbs, is pleased to announce several customer service improvements at the Receiver’s Office, aimed at enhancing the overall experience for taxpayers.
Since October 2023, the Receiver’s Office has been operating from office spaces within the same building as the Postal Services, located directly across from the Government Administration Building. Upon assuming office in May 2024, the Minister of Finance identified the improvement of customer service at the Receiver’s ...

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NAGICO Insurances Upgraded to A- (Excellent) by A.M. Best, Strengthening Confidence Across the Caribbean.

NAGICO Insurances Upgraded to A- (Excellent) by A.M. Best, Strengthening Confidence Across the Caribbean.

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PHILIPSBURG:--- NAGICO Insurances, one of the Caribbean’s leading insurance groups, today announced that global credit rating agency A.M. ...

Is Red Tape Strangling Progress? The SER Bottleneck Exposed.

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PHILIPSBURG:--- In the halls of the Parliament of St. Maarten, frustration is mounting. The legislative machinery, designed to serve the ...

Police carried out Controls – Firearm Recovered and Multiple Arrests Made.

Police carried out Controls – Firearm Recovered and Multiple Arrests Made.

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Police Force of Sint-Maarten (KPSM), in close cooperation with its other law-enforcement partners, continued its inte...

Amid ongoing global uncertainty Curaçao and Sint Maarten continue tourism-led growth.

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WILLEMSTAD/PHILIPSBURG:---  Economic activity in the monetary union continued to expand in 2025, as reported in the December 2025 Ec...

To maintain stability in an unstable environment.

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~Vulnerabilities and structural challenges must be addressed~


WILLEMSTAD/PHILIPSBURG:--- The monetary union experienced strong economic ac...

Savings Plan Introduced by the Minister of Finance Results in Cg. 477,600 Payout to Civil Servants in December 2025.

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of Finance Ms. Marinka J. Gumbs is pleased to announce that a total of Cg. 477,600 will be paid out to civil ser...

New climate scenarios for evidence-based climate action on Aruba, Curacao, and Sint Maarten.

New climate scenarios for evidence-based climate action on Aruba, Curacao, and Sint Maarten.

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PHILIPSBURG:---  On December 16, 2025, the International Panel on Deltas and Coastal Areas (IPDC), on behalf of partner organisation...

MP Omar Ottley Presents Landmark Legislation to Secure Rights for Children Born in St. Maarten.

MP Omar Ottley Presents Landmark Legislation to Secure Rights for Children Born in St. Maarten.

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~"Born Here & Born to Be Here" Legislation to end uncertainty for St. Maarten’s undocumented youth~

PHILIPSBURG:---  In a pa...

Doran’s Motion Passed for Minimum Wage Support for Vendors, Minister of TEATT Implemented Only 100 Guilders Per Month.

Doran’s Motion Passed for Minimum Wage Support for Vendors, Minister of TEATT Implemented Only 100 Guilders Per Month.

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PHILIPSBURG:--- During a Question Hour initiated by Member of Parliament Egbert J. Doran, it was confirmed that although Parliament passe...

Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs Faces Scrutiny Over Parliamentary Appearance.

Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs Faces Scrutiny Over Parliamentary Appearance.

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PHILIPSBURG:--- In a parliamentary session yesterday, Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs took the floor to address ongoing concerns surrou...

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Holiday Booths – Pilot Program to Bring Christmas to Philipsburg.

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PHILIPSBURG:---- To ensure a timely preparation for everyone, all persons wishing to vend along the roadside during the Christmas Season (December 15th, 2025 – January 5th, 2026)
As of November 21st, from 8:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
Applicatio...

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Fire safety is important this holiday season.

-1 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM
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PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):---  Disaster Coordinator and Fire Commander Clive Richardson said that fire safety is important during the holiday season as families come together to celebrate.

There are a number of simple precautionary measure...

Holiday Booths – Pilot Program to Bring Christmas to Philipsburg.

24 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM
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PHILIPSBURG:---- To ensure a timely preparation for everyone, all persons wishing to vend along the roadside during the Christmas Season (December 15th, 2025 – January 5th, 2026)
As of November 21st, from 8:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
Applicatio...

Postponement Continuation Urgent Public Meeting of Parliament for deliberations on issues surrounding the Central Bank of Curaçao and Sint Maarten.

9 HOURS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM
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PHILIPSBURG:---  Urgent Public meeting no. 05 of the Parliament of Sint Maarten, which was scheduled to be held today, Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 11.00hrs. with agenda point:
Deliberations on the issues surrounding the Central B...

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The Letters

Irregular Payment of ‘Pension-like Allowance.

8 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM
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Dear Editor,

I would like to draw attention to an issue that affects me, and likely many other pensioners as well: the irregular and unpredictable payment of the ‘Uitkering bij wijze van Pensioen’ (Pension-like Allowance).

Over the past tw...

It’s not all about the money.

16 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM
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Dear Editor,

The quality of our day is directly linked to the decision we make, not just on the day of, but the day prior. So goes for the quality of life on our island. It’s a reflection of past and present decisions. This is important t...

A Breach of Trust: The Alarming Trend of Licenses Issued to Minors.

29 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM
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Dear Editor,
In any system governed by rules, the expectation is simple: the rules apply to everyone, regardless of status or connection. Yet, a deeply troubling pattern suggests this fundamental principle is being eroded, particularly wi...

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PROPOS DU DIRECTEUR DU CENTRE HOSPITALIER LOUIS CONSTANT FLEMING (CHLCF) CONSIDÉRÉS COMME INACCEPTABLES.

11 HOURS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM
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L’attention de l’Agence de Santé (ARS) de Guadeloupe, Saint-Martin, Saint-Barthélemy a été appelée sur les réactions générées par une publication, sur un réseau social, du Directeur du Centre Hospitalier Louis Constant Fleming ...

VACCINATION HPV ET MÉNINGOCOQUE ACWY POUR PROTÉGER LA SANTÉ DES ADOLESCENTS DE 11 À 14 ANS

9 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM
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une campagne de vaccination gratuite dans les établissements publics et privés.
La campagne 2025-2026 associe désormais deux vaccinations gratuites : contre le papillomavirus humain (HPV), responsable de plusieurs cancers, et contre ...

STATUTS D’AIR ANTILLES Clarification de la Collectivité de Saint-Martin.

14 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM
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La Collectivité de Saint-Martin prend acte du communiqué de presse diffusé par les élus de l’opposition, jeudi 04 décembre 2025, concernant la société Air Antilles et tient à rétablir la réalité des faits. Les affirmations publiées repos...

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